2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1013968486 MD
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SEAN BEARS, MD

Surgery Physician in NEW LONDON, New Hampshire. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
37
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
MIPS score
89.7541/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SEAN BEARS, MD is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW LONDON, New Hampshire with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 37 claims across 21 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.7541/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SEAN BEARS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.7541 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 37 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SEAN BEARS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SEAN BEARS, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/12/2006

NPI 1013968486

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

37 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

89.7541/100 6.6541% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Surgery Physician share within New Hampshire

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within New Hampshire

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SEAN BEARS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.7541/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 89.7541/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.8%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 89.7541/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

SEAN BEARS, MD is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in NEW LONDON, New Hampshire, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1013968486. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SEAN BEARS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 273 COUNTY RD, NEW LONDON, NH, 03257, with a listed phone of (603) 526-5544. NPI 1013968486 was issued on 05/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEARS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 37 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 21 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $559 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.7541/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.3711), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

273 COUNTY RD
NEW LONDON, NH 03257

Provider Details

NPI 1013968486
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.7541
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.3711
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SEAN BEARS, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

MARY HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
★★★☆☆ 3/5
LEBANON, NH
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 300003
DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK CLINIC
LEBANON, NH
THE NEW LONDON HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC
NEW LONDON, NH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

37
Total Claims
$559
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
39
Total Day Supply
396
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$559
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15

Surgery Physician Overview

How SEAN BEARS, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

SEAN BEARS, MD's 37 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BEARS.

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SEAN BEARS, MD's specialty?
SEAN BEARS, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in NEW LONDON, New Hampshire. Credentials: MD.
How much does SEAN BEARS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SEAN BEARS, MD wrote 37 Medicare Part D claims totaling $559 in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
What is SEAN BEARS, MD's Medicare quality score?
SEAN BEARS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.7541/100 (Quality: 81.3711). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SEAN BEARS, MD located?
SEAN BEARS, MD is located at 273 COUNTY RD, NEW LONDON, NH, 03257. Phone: (603) 526-5544.
What is SEAN BEARS, MD's NPI number?
SEAN BEARS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013968486, issued on 05/12/2006.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SEAN BEARS, MD accept Medicare?
SEAN BEARS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 37 Part D claims and 21 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SEAN BEARS, MD's credentials?
SEAN BEARS, MD's NPI is 1013968486 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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